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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
2
The agriculture department reports lower hog prices fueling a weak to lower trend across many markets after opening sales yesterday. Prices continue to press against OPA ceilings as traders react to the ongoing market shifts.
A three man coroner's jury in Dubuque blames neglect of duty by public officers for Iowa's worst hotel fire, 19 deaths at the Canfield hotel on June 9. It holds the state Department of Agriculture responsible for hotel fire rope enforcement and recommends possible repeal if unenforceable. The jury says the cause remains unknown but not incendiarism or foul play.
Fresh shredded cabbage supplies about half of daily vitamin C and adds B vitamins calcium and vitamin A if green. Air water and heat destroy vitamin C, so serve raw promptly after cutting. Shredded cabbage boiled five minutes or quartered cabbage ten to fifteen minutes remain good vitamin C sources.
Poultry manure value rises with one half pound of super phosphate per pound of dry manure. Use as a fertilizer for shrubs and ornamentals at one pound per 20 square feet, rake into soil, and apply two or three times yearly.
The Washington Fairfield legion junior baseball game was postponed due to wet grounds yesterday evening. It will likely be rescheduled for next week, possibly Wednesday or Thursday.
Governor cites funding gaps under previous administrations. He says only 1,004,000 dollars were allotted for 15 custodial institutions in six years of the last Democratic regime, versus 6,872,000 dollars in the last Republican session. He blames war shortages and warns of economic storm ahead.
After scrubbing the bath and kitchen floors and the back porch the guide suggests setting a electric fan on a firm base to dry the surface in about half the usual time. A dry surface resists dirt more than a wet one, offering a double advantage.
Maj. Gen. Alden Waitt testified before the Mead committee that 4.2 mortar shells allegedly helped design by Dr. Henry M. Garsson were defective. Officers noted squads in the European Theater of Operations were blown up by their own ammunition.
Admitted yesterday as medical patients were Charles D Brown Fairfield John Rittenhouse route four Mrs Kenneth Jennings 409 North Avenue B Mr and Mrs Richard Newby Pleasant Plain are parents of a three pound 11 ounce daughter born at 11 oclock last night A son weighing eight pounds 11 ounces was born at 10 39 last night to Lt and Mrs Harold Lee of Keota A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dallas Chamberlin 1114 East Washington street at 9 25 this morning she weighed six pounds eight ounces John Hixson Ainsworth was admitted this noon as a medical patient Dismissals today include Larry Weber Richland Mrs Raymond Wolfe and daughter of Lockridge Mrs Howard Harras and son of Harper Mrs Raymond Coon and daughter of Columbus Junction
Local news notes Mr and Mrs Ralph Bauer visited Des Moines yesterday joined by daughter Norma who spent a week with friends in Nevada. Miss Bauer recently returned from Chicago where she has been employed and came home about ten days ago. Rothschilds clearance sale ongoing with good selections still available. Howard Moberly listed at NOB Transportation Navy Guam care of Fleet Post Office San Francisco inviting mail from friends.
State Farm agent Earle F. Libe lists 868 as office phone for Auto Fire Life. Mrs Fred Burger and son Don travel to Cole for ten days to visit her son-in-law William Dial and Donna Dee. Claud W Tucker and Frank Gobble return from a two week motor trip through Black Hills Yellowstone and Colorado. U S No 1 South Carolina Peaches at 3 45 a bushel. Mrs William Butterbaugh and Mrs Harold Langerman visit in Fred Burger home.
Relatives received word that Chris L. Graber who flew to the Philippines and China in missions and relief work last March had landed on the west coast Monday. Mrs. Melvin Gingerich supervised swimming at Camp Eden Michigan. Mrs. Edith Young visited Mt. Pleasant to be with Nellie Young.
Mr and Mrs EB Ray Bell hosted a Wednesday evening dinner honoring their son Raymond and his bride Mildred Hughes who wed the previous night. Seventeen guests joined the bridal party and relatives with summer floral table decorations and a three course chicken dinner served at 6 30 by Donna Crone and Barbara Godwin.
Mrs S W Livingston and Mrs Robert Day hosted an informal morning coffee at 703 North Iowa Avenue to compliment Mrs Harold Shrauger of Atlantic. Neighbors attended and chatted while Mrs John A Stewart and Mrs Oscar Lane presided at the coffee table among summer flower decorations.
Fairfield residents Mr and Mrs Warren Young enjoyed Sunday dinner with the Bosharts. Keota and Kalona couples Mr and Mrs Haberman traveled to St Louis to see the Cardinals play the Braves. Rex Richenberg er and George Klein arrived from Stockton to visit Ed Richenberger's family. Attic fire at Everette Magdefran's home was extinguished before help arrived. Mt Vernon and Mt Pleasant visitors and a hospital note on Mr Gaston's leg were reported. Lincoln visitor Mae Kempf spent week with John Alliman family and Oak alnd Mills picnic hosted Mrs Kempf.
A new oats variety from Clinton is described as not a hybrid, though it originated from hybrid breeding. The report emphasizes its distinct lineage and potential agricultural value.
In a Presbyterian church ceremony Mildred Maxine Hughes and Raymond D. Bell exchanged vows in front of about 200 guests. Rev. White officiated. attendants included Martha Davis, Mary Murphy, Neil Rasmus, Harold Luers and ushers Henry Davis John Walker William Wiley. The bride wore white satin with train and illusion veil, bouquet of pink roses. Reception followed with pink and white decor and a three tier cake. The couple plans to live at 715 M East Washington Street after a brief wedding trip.
Purchasers should read container labels before buying aerosol insecticides containing DDT. Labels showing manufacture under a license issued by the department of agriculture are a safety guarantee.
Mrs. Leroy McGraw hosted guests at a birthday dinner honoring her husband. The event featured a decorated cake centerpiece and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lewis, Nadine Gretter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. McGraw, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Breneman and daughter Deborah. The evening included visiting and card games.
Mrs E E Ward was hostess for the Pythian Past Chiefs association meeting with 12 present. A short business session led by president Mrs C G Marshall, followed by bridge games with prizes awarded to Mrs Nola Faulkner high and Mrs Ernest Miller low. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Marshall. next meeting at Mrs Baker’s home.
Over the past 35 years farms have grown substantially with size expanding by 47 percent, reflecting broader agricultural consolidation and land-use shifts affecting production capacity and regional economies.
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